The Friendly Toast

2 recent ratings
$$ • Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported GF menu options: Pancakes
75 Middlesex Turnpike #1015B
Burlington, MA 01803

Most Recent Reviews


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Worst gluten free food I have ever been served. I didn’t even get contaminated but the few(as in 3)gf options available were just so unappetizing that I can’t give more then 1 star. I got gf pancakes here twice, and both times they were soggy and tasted distinctly like some kind of taco/breakfast burrito? Third time I went I had given up on the pancakes and opted for some toast. When I tell you this was THE WORST piece of bread I have ever put in my mouth, I’ve had celiac for five years and nothing has come close. Somehow brittle and bone dry on one side and then wet on the other. Not just soggy, I’m talking sopping, left water droplets on the plate when I picked it up. To this day I wonder what they did to that slice of toast in that kitchen. And how they got off on charging me 4-5 bucks for it. I know this sounds melodramatic, but seriously, don’t waste your money here.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Poor

Updated 1 year ago read full review

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I wanted to love this place!! I came here earlier in my gf journey and had no issues at all. Unfortunately the last time I went, I was glutened. It may have been cc. I do know i’m a lot more sensitive now than I was two years ago. The waitress had been in the kitchen with the rest of the staff trying to figure out what I could eat so I felt awful that I got glutened!!

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for breakfast/brunch
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for lunch
  • Good vegan options
  • Reservations recommended
Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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I’m not sure what their protocols are, they only recently started using real allergy sticks. I have been glutened at least twice.

They have a lot of options and the food tastes great. My main concern is they are not celiac safe and are not very careful with allergies in general. I’ve only had a good experience when sitting at the bar, otherwise the waitstaff has been pretty unhelpful.

Do not try to walk in without a reservation, you must schedule on Yelp.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Not very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Updated 3 years ago read full review

This establishment is NOT a dedicated gluten-free facility and may not be safe for those with celiac disease. Please contact the establishment directly to inquire about safety precautions.

Gluten-Free Features

  • Gluten-Free Menu
  • Pancakes

Categories

  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Dairy-Free Friendly
  • Dinner
  • Keto Friendly
  • Kid Friendly
  • Lunch
  • Online Ordering
  • Restaurant
  • Vegan Friendly

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Symptomatic Celiac

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We went here for lunch today. Don’t pay attention to their website which says the tacos are GF. The taco shells are not. I had the California chicken sandwich with gf bread. Home Fries were safe. It was ok but agreed with another reviewer that there are better options in the area than this place.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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There are not any GF apps and most menu items are modified by using GF bread, which is not my preference. There are better options in the area for those with Celiac.

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Delicious. Even the Hollandaise🤗🤗👏🏼👏🏼. Safe. Gf. I’ve been here 3 times. I am very sensitive - they have a large menu for GF

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Gluten Intolerant

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Excellent, no worries about GF... made us feel very confident about it.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

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Best and funnest place I have ever been! Extremely knowledgeable and very attentive. Never got sick. They have options for everyone, can’t come here enough.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Very knowledgeable about gluten free food. Many menu options

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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